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John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
When Jesus had spoken these words,.... Referring either to his discourses in John 14:1, in which he acquaints his disciples with his approaching death; comforts them under the sorrowful apprehension of his departure from them; gives them many excellent promises for their relief, and very wholesome advice how to conduct themselves; lets them know...
Matthew Henry - Complete Commentary - Matthew Henry
Hitherto this evangelist has recorded little of the history of Christ, only so far as was requisite to introduce his discourses; but now that the time drew nigh that Jesus must die he is very particular in relating the circumstances of his sufferings, and some which the others had omitted, especially his sayings. So far were his followers from...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: He was familiar with the Master’s place of retirement for private prayer and he had, doubtless, heard the Master pray there. Yes, and many a...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. Our Lord could not cross that “brook Cedron” without being reminded of the time when David went that way in the hour of his sorrow, though he knew that he had to face a far greater trial than...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, A dark, foul brook, through which flowed the blood and refuse from the temple. King David crossed that brook one night in bitter sorrow; and now the Saviour crossed it when it was near to midnight: “He went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron.”
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. Our Lord went there to pray, and Judas knew that this was his custom. Are we such men of prayer that others know where we pray? Have you some familiar place where you go to...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. From our Lord’s example, we should learn, when trouble is near, to meet it with composure. Our Saviour did not sit still; but, as the hour approached for his betrayal and death, “he went forth...
John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
And Judas also which betrayed him, knew the place,.... This character is given of Judas, to distinguish him from another disciple of the same name; and though as yet he had not betrayed him, yet it was determined he should, and Christ knew it, and he was now about to do it: and it is observed, that Judas was as well acquainted with the place of...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
For Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. If ever any man might have lived without prayer, it was our Lord Jesus Christ. His humanity was perfect, yet he abounded in prayer; and the nearer we grow to Christian perfection the more shall we pray. I heard of one who said that she was so perfectly acquiescent in the will of God that she...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. The place of our Lord’s frequent retirement for private prayer was well known to Judas, who had often gone there with his Lord and his fellow disciples.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. That dark and gloomy olive garden was no pleasure garden that night. It had often been a place of retirement and of prayer for the Master. What happy memories his disciples must have had of being with him there for a season of prayer! It was...
John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
Judas then having received a band of men,.... From the captain of this band, who in John 18:12; is called a "Chiliarch", that is, a commander of a thousand men, one might conclude there were so many in this band; but it seems, that such an officer might have two bands under his command; and if this was, the case, there were at least five hundred...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. What strange paraphernalia they brought with them to the garden of Gethsemane,- “lanterns” to show them the way to the Sun of righteousness, “torches” with which to find out the bright and morning Star...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. How completely the traitor must have been in the power of Satan, and how hardened and callous he must have grown, that he could lead “thither” the men who were going to arrest the Saviour! Truly it was...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. “Lanterns” to give light to the Sun, “torches” to find out the Light of the world; “Weapons” with which to fight with the Lamb of God, the unarmed Sufferer. Strange treatment this for him who came to...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Judas then, having received a hand of men and of officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. It does not matter much about the band of men and officers with lanterns and torches and weapons, but the dreadful part of the narrative is that they were led by one who had been a disciple of...
John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
Jesus therefore knowing all things,.... As being the omniscient God, so his knowledge reaches to all persons and things, without any limitation, and restriction; though here it has a regard to all the things, that should come upon him; even all the sufferings he should endure, which were all determined by God; agreed to by him, in the covenant of...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? It is a wonderfully suggestive thought that Jesus knew everything that would happen to him. Martyrs and other sufferers for Christ’s sake have had some measure of foresight of what they had to endure; but none of them could have so...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. Notice, dear friends, that the word “he” is in italics, showing that it is not in the original. Our Lord here twice...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should came upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. Or, “I am.” It is remarkable that Jesus should, in his betrayal, twice use this expression, thus uttering the very name of Jehovah.